Housing

Housing Pension (주택연금, Pension Secured by Your Home): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

For homes priced at KRW 1.2 billion or less where one spouse is 55 or older, lifetime monthly payments (age 72, KRW 400 million home: KRW 1.338 million, raised on 3/1)

This page is a translation of the Korean original and is for reference only. The official Korean guidance is the authoritative source for amounts and conditions, so be sure to confirm on the official website before applying. View Korean original (한국어)

Benefit
Pledged home with an assessed value of KRW 1.2 billion or less, and one spouse aged 55 or older. For new applications from 2026-03-01, monthly payments rise 3.13% (age 72, KRW 400 million home: KRW 1.297 million to KRW 1.338 million); initial guarantee fee 1.0% (previously 1.5%), annual guarantee fee 0.95%. From 6/1, expanded preference for lower-priced homes and exceptions to the actual-residence requirement for reasons such as illness or care. For owners of multiple homes, confirm conditions such as a combined value of KRW 1.2 billion or less.
Who is eligible
One spouse aged 55 or older, combined value of owned homes KRW 1.2 billion or less (based on assessed value, etc.), a home the applicant lives in.
When to apply
Apply anytime. Enroll after consulting the Korea Housing Finance Corporation (한국주택금융공사).
How to apply
Apply after a prior consultation at a Korea Housing Finance Corporation branch or hf.go.kr; linked banks.
Important notes
Monthly payments are set by the time of enrollment, age and home price, so decide after consultation.
Note
Not applied retroactively to existing subscribers. On death, accounts are settled and any remaining amount goes to heirs.
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Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Housing Pension (주택연금, Pension Secured by Your Home): who can receive it?

One spouse aged 55 or older, combined value of owned homes KRW 1.2 billion or less (based on assessed value, etc.), a home the applicant lives in.

Housing Pension (주택연금, Pension Secured by Your Home): how do I apply?

Apply after a prior consultation at a Korea Housing Finance Corporation branch or hf.go.kr; linked banks.

Housing Pension (주택연금, Pension Secured by Your Home): how much will I receive?

Pledged home with an assessed value of KRW 1.2 billion or less, and one spouse aged 55 or older. For new applications from 2026-03-01, monthly payments rise 3.13% (age 72, KRW 400 million home: KRW 1.297 million to KRW 1.338 million); initial guarantee fee 1.0% (previously 1.5%), annual guarantee fee 0.95%. From 6/1, expanded preference for lower-priced homes and exceptions to the actual-residence requirement for reasons such as illness or care. For owners of multiple homes, confirm conditions such as a combined value of KRW 1.2 billion or less.

Housing Pension (주택연금, Pension Secured by Your Home): when can I apply?

Apply anytime. Enroll after consulting the Korea Housing Finance Corporation (한국주택금융공사).